Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor

[469 runner]

Have had this compressor about 10 years. Works great until the motor started smoking today and shut down. I don't really know where to start with this. I removed the capacitors, no leaks, and ohms tested to infinity. I saw a small flame inside the housing before it shut itself off. Is it time to order a new motor? Thanks.

 

[G_P]

Flame in which housing?
Infinity ohms on a motor coil mean bad news.

 

[cgrutt]

I have same compressor. Sounds like windings shorted out. Have it checked but my guess is you'll need a new motor. Emerson motors are relatively cheap and widely available on eBay etc. Want to match HP/volts/amps/phase/rpm and shaft diameter or you might need new pulleys and belts etc. I looked into upgrading my motor with a Baldor but it was pretty expensive..

 

[dnschmidt]

In most major cities there are motor rewinding services that might be able to redo you're motor. That way nothing needs to be fudged.

 

[unashamedlaborer]

Make sure you replace your tank check valve no matter how you proceed with the motor. Cheap insurance.

 

[469 runner]

Yes, smoke and small flame inside the motor housing. I think it must be toast.

 

[Davefr]

In most major cities there are motor rewinding services that might be able to redo you're motor. That way nothing needs to be fudged.

Yes, it's worth asking but I haven't heard of a motor shop that'll take in small motors like this in many years.

What few motor shops are left, only deal with the big commercial stuff.

However every area can be different.

 

[redmondjp]

^ What he said. There is no point spending $850 rewinding a $300 motor.